2016 Thomas Built Buses Minotour Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V629000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-716
Manufactured Begin Date: July 15th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: July 21st, 2016

Defect Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Thomas Built Buses Safe-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour DRW school buses manufactured July 15, 2014, to July 21, 2016, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.

Consequence Summary:
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.

Corrective Summary:
DTNA will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 27, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000, or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by email at [email protected]. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-716.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V103000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-701
Manufactured Begin Date: October 26th, 2010
Manufactured End Date: December 14th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: April 18th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2017 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses manufactured from October 26, 2010, through December 14, 2015 and built on a GM chassis. The affected school buses have a body control module that may fail resulting in intermittent or total loss of exterior lighting or windshield wiper function.

Consequence Summary:
Loss of exterior lighting or windshield wiper function can decrease visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wiring to the body control module, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's recall number for this campaign is FL-701.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V103000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-701
Manufactured Begin Date: October 26th, 2010
Manufactured End Date: December 14th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: April 18th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2017 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses manufactured from October 26, 2010, through December 14, 2015 and built on a GM chassis. The affected school buses have a body control module that may fail resulting in intermittent or total loss of exterior lighting or windshield wiper function.

Consequence Summary:
Loss of exterior lighting or windshield wiper function can decrease visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wiring to the body control module, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's recall number for this campaign is FL-701.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V080000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-700
Manufactured Begin Date: May 1st, 2015
Manufactured End Date: November 16th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: April 11th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour DRW school buses manufactured from May 1, 2015, through November 16, 2015, equipped with certain Transpec T6000, T6100, and T7000 series school bus stop arms. The affected stop arms have a reflective decal that may peel loose from the stop arm. As such, these stop arms fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 131, "School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices."

Consequence Summary:
Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
DTNA will notify owners, and the stop arm blade assemblies will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000 or Transpec at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-700.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V843000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-698
Manufactured Begin Date: August 19th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: October 22nd, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: January 21st, 2016

Defect Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Minotour DRW and Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses manufactured August 19, 2014, to October 22, 2015, and equipped with certain Syntec S3B Track Mounted Seats in 30", 36", 39" and 45" widths. In the event of a severe rear-end collision, the seats may tilt rearward. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."

Consequence Summary:
In the event of a severe rear-end collision, the seats may tilt rearward and result in injuries to the passenger's knees and/or impede the exiting of the bus.

Corrective Summary:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a toe-clamp on the front feet of the S3B track mounted seats, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000, or Syntec customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-698.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V754000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-694
Manufactured Begin Date: February 2nd, 2015
Manufactured End Date: June 11th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: January 20th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Minotour DRW school buses manufactured February 2, 2015, to June 11, 2015. During relocation of the alternator, the wiring harness may have been rerouted incorrectly resulting in the power cable being strained. As a result, the power cable may become loose at the alternator terminal.

Consequence Summary:
A loose power cable to alternator terminal nut may result in an electrical arc, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Summary:
DTNA will notify owners, Repairs will be performed by Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities. All affected vehicles have been repaired as of January 20, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-694.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.